Servings: Ready in 30 minutes and serves 5

Lentils: subheading: Lentils:
2 Cups Water 2 Cups Water
1 Cup Green Lentils, Rinsed well 1 Cup Green Lentils, Rinsed well
 
Sloppy Joes: subheading: Sloppy Joes:
1 1/2 Tbls Olive Oil 1 ½ Tbls Olive Oil
1/2 White Onion, Medium, Minced plus more for serving ½ White Onion, Medium, Minced plus more for serving
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 Green Bell Pepper, Diced ½ Green Bell Pepper, Diced
Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
1 Can (15oz) Tomato Sauce 1 Can (15oz) Tomato Sauce
2 Tbls Sugar 2 Tbls Sugar
2 Tbls Worcestershire Sauce (Vegetarian) 2 Tbls Worcestershire Sauce (Vegetarian)
2 Tsp Chili Powder 2 Tsp Chili Powder
1 Tsp Ground Cumin, or more to taste 1 Tsp Ground Cumin, or more to taste
1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika ½ Tsp Smoked Paprika
Whole Wheat Hamburger Rolls Whole Wheat Hamburger Rolls

In a small saucepan add the water and the rinsed Lentils.  Heat over Medium-High heat.  Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 18 minutes or until tender.  The water should have a constant simmer (not boil.)  Drain off any excess liquid and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Once hot add oil, onion, garlic, and bell pepper.  Season with a pinch of say and pepper.  Stir to combine.  Saute for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently or until the peppers and onions are tender and slightly browned.  Next add the tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire Sauce, Chili Powder, cumin, and paprika.  Stir to combine.
Add the cooked lentils to the skillet, stir to combine.  Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until completely warmed through and thick.  Stir occasionally about 5 to 10 minutes.
Serve over toasted buns with sliced onions.
Best when served fresh though leftover sloppy joe mixture will keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days.  Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop adding water if the mixture becomes too thick.

Nutrition:  Nutrition:
Serving is 1/4 recipe.  Serving is ¼ recipe.
Calories: 329  Calories: 329
Protein: 15g  Protein: 15g
Fat: 8g  Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates:54g  Carbohydrates:54g
Fiber: 13g  Fiber: 13g
Sodium: 272mg  Sodium: 272mg